"Being assaulted is not part of the job"

A man has been charged following an alleged assault on a charity volunteer in Glasgow’s Buchanan Street.

Police said a 34 year-old had been arrested and a report sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

The volunteer was working for Glasgow Street Aid when the alleged assault took place on the morning of Saturday, 15 November, not long after midnight.

The charity offers pre-hospital medical and welfare support, helping tackle the pressures on both the ambulance service and A&E departments by providing on scene care in the city centre

Specialist medical street team volunteers come from a range of backgrounds including first aiders, first responders, registered nurses and doctors.

A Glasgow Street Aid spokesperson said: "Being assaulted is not part of the job.

"Our volunteers selflessly volunteer their time on the weekends to help the people of Glasgow in their time of need.

"Thank you, Police Scotland, Greater Glasgow, for attending to this matter so promptly."

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 12.45am on Saturday, 15 November 2025, we were called to a report of an assault on Buchanan Street, Glasgow.

"There were no reported injuries.

"A 34-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection.

"He will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal."